An illustrated history of the horror films
Carlos Clarens
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An illustrated history of the horror films
Published
1967
Publisher
Putnam
Pages
256
Description
[back cover synopsis] The author, well known to film buffs as an original and cogent critic, brings his encyclopedic knowledge of films and film makers to this outstanding history and analysis of the horror film. Whether discussing the erotic aspects of King Kong, examining the works of Val Lewton, contrasting the director's attitude toward the monster in Frankenstein and The Bride of Frankenstein, accounting for the special genius of Lon Chaney, or comparing the various visions of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Mr. Clarens entertains as he enlightens. His fascinating study of a popular genre explains both the genre and its popularity.
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This edition of An illustrated history of the horror films has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, An illustrated history of the horror films typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of An illustrated history of the horror films?
An illustrated history of the horror films was written by Carlos Clarens.
When was An illustrated history of the horror films published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1967. The original work may have been published on a different date.